Aragnomus griseus
Horn, 1876
Aragnomus griseus is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae. It was described by Horn in 1876. The species is native to North America, with confirmed records from the western United States. As a member of the Entiminae , it possesses the characteristic short, broad rostrum typical of this group.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aragnomus griseus: /ˌærəˈɡnoʊməs ˈɡraɪsiːəs/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Aragnomus and similar broad-nosed weevils by its gray coloration (implied by the specific epithet 'griseus'). The broad-nosed weevil —short, wide rostrum with elbowed inserted near its base—separates it from long-snouted weevils in other . Specific diagnostic characters require examination of genitalia and other fine morphological details not available in general sources.
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Distribution
Western North America. Confirmed records from: Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada (United States).
Similar Taxa
- Other Aragnomus speciesCongeneric share the broad-nosed weevil and require detailed examination for separation; A. griseus distinguished by gray coloration and specific genitalic characters
- Other PeriteliniTribe members share Entiminae traits; identification to requires examination of tarsal claws, setal patterns, and male genitalia